Trips
Day Trips:
Overnight Trips
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Upcoming Trips
Last updated 9/11/2007
Day Trips:
Depart from and return to a convenient point on the side of town near to the destination. Non-members are asked to phone the trip leader in advance. If you doubt your suitability for a day-trip, or if the weather is turning bad, contact the trip leader beforehand. A phone inquiry does not oblige you to go on the trip.
Weekend Trips:
May leave on a Friday night (usually for base camps) or Saturday morning. Please book with the trip leader by the closing date. Be certain you want to go on the trip when booking, as it is not fair on the leader to withdraw after the closing date (good excuses excepted). Numbers on some weekend trips are limited, so book promptly
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6 Apr
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MAUKURATAWHAI
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Maps:N31,S47
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Merv Meredith 322 7239
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Over Jacks Pass behind Hanmer, this moderate tramp climbs to this 1615 m summit. Possible round-trip. |
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Start: 8am Robbies near Placemakers, Cranford St
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Approx Cost: $14
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12-13 Apr
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MARUIA SPRINGS BASE CAMP |
Maps:M31,S46
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Leo Manders 356 1731
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Moderate climbs of Mts Haast and Mueller are likely trips in the area. Other trips are possible, depending on leader. Camping at Maruia Springs with access to the hot pools. Possible Friday evening start |
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List Closes: Sat 5 April
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13 Apr
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MT BENMORE (FROM LYNDON ROAD)
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Maps:K35,S74
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Keith McQuillan 384 6164
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Moderate trip to this 1655m peak in Korowai / Torlesse Tussockland Park. Hopefully a round-trip starting from the road between Lakes Lyndon and Coleridge. Views should include Lake Coleridge basin and Rakaia River. |
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Start: 8am Church Corner
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Approx Cost: $11
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15 Apr
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TRIP PLANNING MEETING Meet 7.30pm at Doug and Sue’s place--16 The Crescent, off the end of Hillsborough Terrace-and have your say on where the club will venture in the next year. You may prefer to give your suggestions to Gary, 332 7020, or email gary.huish@xtra.co.nz before the meeting. |
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19-20 Apr
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CAMERON - SOUTH BRANCH ASHBURTON |
Maps:J35,S72,73
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Kevin Hughes 332 6281
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Moderate trip in close proximity to the Arrowsmith Range. We’ll be in the headwaters of two river valleys, with a couple of crossings of the Wild Mans Brother Range. |
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List Closes: Sat 12 April
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20 Apr
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SELWYN GORGE
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Maps:L35,S74
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Sun
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Keith McQuillan 384 6164
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Easy-moderate walk from the forest at the end of Dalethorpe Road, between Sheffield and Springfield. This will be a bit of a river-splash along the Selwyn to the gorgy section. |
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Start: 8am Church Corner
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Approx Cost: $10
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25-28 Apr
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HELLFIRE &-MISERY STREAM-LEES CREEK |
Maps:N29,30,S33,34
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Kerry Moore 359 5069
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This moderate-hard tramp is a spectacular round trip, crossing two 1900m passes on the Raglan Range into seldom-visited valleys. Don't let the names put you off. |
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List Closes: Sat 12 April
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25-28 Apr
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GEORGE SOUND
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Maps:C41,S149
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Fri-Mon
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Leo Manders 356 1731
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We will travel down Thurs afternoon to Te Anau, take boats across Middle Arm, Lake Te Anau and Lake Hankinson. From George Sound we fly by floatplane. Two nights in huts, one night camping. Spectacular, remote Fiordland scenery and muddy track! Travel back to Chch Mon, or Tue if rough water stops us. |
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List Closes: Sat 12 April
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25-27 Apr
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MURCHISON BASE CAMP |
Maps:L29,M29,S25,S32
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Fri-Sun
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TBA Call Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip |
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Easy to moderate range of tramps from our base in Murchison. There are some easy walkways very close to the town, while a short drive away are easy moderate Lake Matiri and moderate Mt Murchison (via 4WD track). Lyell walkway is also not too far away. |
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List Closes: Sat 12 April
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27 Apr
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MT ISOBEL
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Maps:N32,S47
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Gary Huish 332 7020 |
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From the Jacks Pass Road behind Hanmer, this moderate tramp climbs up to this 1320m summit in the Hanmer Range. Possibility of a round-trip or car shuffle. |
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Start: 8am Robbies near Placemakers, Cranford St
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Approx Cost: $14
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3-4 May
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WAIUTA - BIG RIVER |
Maps:L31,S38
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Sat-Sun
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Andy Duck 355 4875
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Easy-moderate walk to large comfy hut near Reefton. A great area for those interested in the local mining history. Lots of remains to fossick around. Start from Waiuta, which has plenty of its own relics remaining. |
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List Closes: Sat 26 April
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4 May
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CAMP SADDLE - LYNDON SADDLE
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Maps:K34,S66
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Brian Smith 355 9945
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Easy-moderate loop that gets you above 1500m in the Craigieburn Range. Features some nice ridge walking, with great views of the range and its beech forests. |
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Start: 8am Church Corner
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Approx Cost: $12
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10-11 May
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JOLLIEBROOK - GABRIEL |
Maps:M32,M33,S53,60
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Sat-Sun
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Mary & Geoff Korver 355 3905
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Easy-moderate round-trip in Lake Sumner Forest Park. Taking in the open river flat of the Hurunui, the beech forest of Gabriel Stream, going over a low bush saddle to Jollie Brook and then to Jollie Brook Hut. Downstream from the hut, the valley becomes a bit more open and there are a few stream crossings. |
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List Closes: Sat 26 April
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11 May
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MT BRUCE
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Maps:K34,S66
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Sun
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Merv Meredith 322 7239
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Moderate tramp over 1630m Mt Bruce at the northern end of the Craigieburns. The route initially follows good track towards Lagoon Saddle, before turning off-track and climbing steep, mixed scree and tussock slopes to the summit. There is a steepish scree slope down to the saddle at the head of Broad Stream, which can then be followed out. Great panoramic views from the top. |
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Start: 8am Church Corner
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Approx Cost: $16
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17-18 May
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KELLY RANGE
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Maps:K33,S51,58,59
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Sat-Sun
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Gary Huish 332 7020 |
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From Otira, a steady easy-moderate climb through bush to 8-bunk Carroll Hut, just above the bush line. Opportunity to explore the nice tops on the Kelly Range. |
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List Closes: Mon 12 May
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18 May
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PINES BEACH WALKWAY |
Maps:M35,S76
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TBA Call Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip |
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Easy walkway along the coast of Pegasus Bay with views from Banks Peninsula to the Kaikouras. |
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Start: 8am Robbies near Placemakers, Cranford St
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Approx Cost: $8
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24-25 May
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SAWCUT GORGE
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Maps:P29,S35,36
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Kevin Hughes 332 6281
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An easy-moderate trip through these fascinating limestone gorges north of Kaikoura. The second gorge consists of a narrow slit that leads to a sculptured wonderland of water-worn limestone. Staying at Isolation Creek Hut with the possibility of side trips to Isolation Hill or Ben More. |
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List Closes: Sat 18 May
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25 May
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MAGNET BAY SCENIC RESERVE
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Maps:N37,S94
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Keith McQuillan 384 6164
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Easy Moderate trip to this scenic reserve on the southern side of Banks Peninsula. |
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Start: 8am Halswell School
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Approx Cost: $10
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31-2 June
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POULTER HEAD
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Maps:K33,S59
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Kerry Moore 359 5069
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Moderate-hard tramp in Arthur's Pass NP. Starting over Casey Saddle, we'll head up the Poulter River, over to the Townsend Hut and come out down the Taramakau. |
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List Closes: Sat 25 May
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31-2 June
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NORTHERN PUKETERAKI RANGE
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Maps:M33,S60
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Margaret Clark 348 4993
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A Margaret Magical Mystery Tour. Full details in next footnotes. |
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List Closes: Sat 25 May
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31-2 June
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WESTPORT BASE CAMP
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Maps:K29,S30
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Leo Manders 356 1731
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Easy to moderate walks from this popular West Coast spot on the edge of Paparoa National Park. Walks include the short Pancake Rocks track and the Truman Tracks to limestone river gorges and luxuriant forest. |
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List Closes: Sat 17 May
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2 June
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GODLEY HEAD
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Maps:N36,S84
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TBA Call Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip |
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An easy, popular walkway, taking in coastal views and old millitary buildings and a section of tunnel on a side-track down to the coast on the Lyttelton side. Option of starting from Sumner or from Taylors Mistake. |
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Start: 8am Sumner by Clock Tower
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Approx Cost: $1
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7-8 June
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BANFIELD HUT
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Maps:J35,S73
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Sat-Sun
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Keith McQuillan 384 6164
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Easy-moderate trip up the Rakaia River to a small hut a short way up Jagged Stream. Largely 4WD track with a stream crossing and possibly a little scrub and a washout to negotiate. From the hut there could be time for some exploration either up the side-stream or up the mountain-sides, either side, to give views of peaks and glaciers of the northern end of the Arrowsmiths. |
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List Closes: Sat 31 May
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8 June
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FLAGPOLE
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Maps:L35,S74
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TBA Call Gary Huish 332 7020 if you want to lead this trip |
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Easy moderate ramble in the foothills behind Whitecliffs to this 900m viewpoint. |
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Start: 8am Church Corner
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Approx Cost: $11
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